2022.09.13_CEB_Minutes_RegularaTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD REGULAR
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: September 13, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:00 P.M.
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Schlam called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Member James Murray
Board Member Robert Lasorsa
Vice Chairperson Jane Perlow
Chairperson Myles Schlam
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Administrative Support Specialist Ganelle Thompson
ABSENT
Board Member Michael Cherbini
Board Member David Axelrod
Board Member Bryan Perilman
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Code Enforcement Board led the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of
America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Murray/Perlow- Moved to approve the agenda as presented, which
passed unanimously 4 to 0.
5. SWEARING IN OF THE PUBLIC
Ms. Thompson swore in those giving testimony.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Lozano a Florida Licensed Asbestos Contractor provided comments in regard
to asbestos issues.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 09, 2022
MOTION: Perlow/Murray —Moved for the approval of the minutes as presented,
which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. CASE NO. CC2022-05-013
Javier Alvarado Tr
3300 S Ocean Blvd. 819-C
P C N: 24-43-46-33-08-005-8190
Legal Description: SEAGATE OF HIGHLAND COND 3 APT 819-C
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Plumbing work without permit
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.A. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
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MOTION: Murray/Lasorsa — Moved that the Respondent(s) be found in
violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation but
is now in compliance and that a do not repeat order be issued and
that that $250.00 in prosecution cost be paid within 30 days. Based
upon roll call, Member Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Vice
Chairperson Perlow (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The
motion passed on a 4 to 0 vote.
B. CASE NO. CC2022-07-001
Nicholas Perricone
4211 S Ocean Blvd. 2
PC N: 24-43-47-04-56-001-0020
Legal Description: OCEAN PLACE VILLAS CONDO UNIT 2 BLDG A
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required: 4-8(C) Lighting restrictions
for the protection of sea turtles.
Violations: Observed 3rd floor, east balcony lights on during turtle season in
violation of Town Ordinance 4-8. Access was granted by James Sadler who
accompanied the Building Official to the lighting violation. While having this
violation corrected, it was discovered that there was constructed work being
performed inside the unit without a building permit in violation of Town Ordinance
30-122(A). A stop work order was posted on the job site on 07/11/2022.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.B. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
MOTION: Perlow/Lasorsa — Moved that Respondent be found in violation of the
Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that he be
ordered to comply within 14 days or be fined $250.00 per day for
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each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the
date set for compliance. Based upon roll call, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 4 to 0 vote.
C. CASE NO. CC2022-07-002
Inna Mikhaylova
3301 S Ocean Blvd. 608
P C N : 24-43-46-33-12-000-0608
Legal Description: AMBASSADORS V SOUTH COND APT 608
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Demolition of gypsum board reportedly containing asbestos in the
kitchen and a wall on the other side. Work performed in a threshold building
without the required permits under the Florida Building Code (FBC).
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.C. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Robert Lozano provided comments about the project and the work that needed
to be done on the property.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
MOTION: Lasorsa/Perlow — Moved that there was no violation of the Town
Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation. Based upon roll call,
Member Lasorsa (Yes), Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member
Murray (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed
on a 4 to 0 vote.
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D. CASE NO. CC2022-07-003
Jill Giles
4023 S Ocean Blvd.
P C N: 24-43-47-04-00-005-0080
Legal Description: 4-47-43, N 100 FT OF S 445 FT OF GOV LT 5 E OF SR 140
A/K/A CITY LOT NO 47
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required: 4-8(C) Lighting restrictions
for the protection of sea turtles.
Violations: Repeat complaint about exterior lights left on during turtle season at
night, noticed electrical work being performed then noticed exposed framing near
a fireplace. In the kitchen area, there is a bathroom that was gutted, getting a full
remodel.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.D. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion
Jill Giles and Daren Bomerico provided comments about the violation on the
property.
MOTION: Perlow/Murray — Moved that Respondent be found in violation of the
Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that he be
ordered to comply within 14 days or be fined $250.00 per day for
each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the
date set for compliance. Based upon roll call, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 4 to 0 vote.
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E. CASE NO. CC2022-07-005
Jamaica Manor Inc Lessee
2711 S Ocean Blvd.
PC N : 24-43-46-28-63-000-0000
Legal Description: JAMAICA MANOR INC LESSEE COMMON AREA A/K/A
BYRD BEACH S 10 FT OF LT 23, LTS 24 & 24-A A/K/A CITY LT NO 118
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Observed several plumbing vehicles and employees and was told they
were repairing/replacing the lines.no permit on file: need to obtain a permit.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.E. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
MOTION: Lasorsa/Perlow — Moved that there was no violation of the Town
Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation. Based upon roll call,
Member Lasorsa (Yes), Vice Chairperson Perlow (Yes), Member
Murray (Yes), and Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed
on a 4 to 0 vote.
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F. CASE NO. CC2022-07-007
Joshua & Megan Davison
1015 Russell Drive Unit D
PC N: 24-43-47-04-22-001-0040
Legal Description: SHAMROCK I COND UNIT D
Code Sections: IPMC 303.2 Swimming pool enclosures
Violations: `Life Safety Pool Barrier': Observed an open and exposed pool with
a fence in disrepair.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.F. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion
Joshua Davison provided comments about the case
MOTION: Perlow/Lasorsa — Moved that Respondent be found in violation of the
Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that he be
ordered to comply within 14 days or be fined $250.00 per day for
each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the
date set for compliance. Based upon roll call, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 4 to 0 vote.
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G. CASE NO. CC2022-08-001
1114 Belair LLC
1114 Be] Air Drive
P C N : 24-43-47-04-03-000-0090
Legal Description: HIGHLAND BEACH ISLES LOT 9
Code Sections: 30-122 (A) Building Permits Required
Violations: Observed exterior work being done to the front of the building without
any permits for this work on file.
Chairperson Schlam read the title of Item 9.G. and asked the Board members if
they had any Ex Parte communications to disclose in the matter? Hearing none,
he opened the public hearing and called for Code Compliance Officer Osowsky
to give testimony and recommendations regarding the violation.
Code Compliance Officer Adam Osowsky provided a brief timeline of the facts of
the case. He entered submittals of evidence into the record that included proof of
service, supporting documents, photos taken of the property that fairly and
accurately represented the violation observed during the onsite inspections, and
paper postings at the property address and at Town Hall.
Code Compliance Officer Osowsky mentioned that to date, no permit had been
applied for and the violation remains. Therefore, the Town recommends that the
Respondents be found in violation of the Town Code as alleged in the Notice of
Violation, the violator be fined $250.00 per day for each day the violation remains
after the date set for compliance and assess prosecution costs in the amount of
$250.00 payable by the date set for compliance.
Chairperson Schlam closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Jose Menzes with Elysse Homes, LLC provided comments related to the case.
MOTION: Perlow/Lasorsa — Moved that Respondent be found in violation of the
Town Code as alleged in the Notice of Violation and that he be
ordered to comply within 14 days or be fined $250.00 per day for
each day the violation remains after the date set for compliance and
assess prosecution costs in the amount of $250.00 payable by the
date set for compliance. Based upon roll call, Vice Chairperson
Perlow (Yes), Member Lasorsa (Yes), Member Murray (Yes), and
Chairperson Schlam (Yes). The motion passed on a 4 to 0 vote.
10. BOARD MEMBERS REPORT
None.
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Schlam read the announcements as follows:
September 21. 2022 - 5:01 P.M. Town Commission Special Second Public Hearing
Budget Meeting
September 28, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Special Meeting
October 10, 2022 - Town Hall Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
October 11, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
October 13, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
October 27, 2022 - 11:30 A.M. Financial Advisory Board Regular Meeting
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:12 P.M.
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